Component Type Allocation for Automatic Feeder Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for optimizing component type allocation on board production lines do not effectively utilize the automatic feeder device's high workability, leading to increased splicing work and reduced production efficiency due to labor-intensive manual feeder operations.
Innovation Solution
A method that evaluates the labor magnitude of splicing work for each component type and preferentially allocates those with high labor to the automatic feeder device, reducing manual feeder device workload and enhancing production efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If component types are allocated without considering feeder device workability differences, then the mounting cycle time can be shortened, but the splicing work increases and overall production efficiency cannot be improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the allocation strategy for different feeder device types. Automatic feeder devices receive component types with high splicing labor magnitude, while manual feeder devices receive other component types. This localized differentiation in resource allocation resolves the contradiction by optimizing each device type's workload characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The automatic feeder device performs self-service by automatically loading component storage tapes without requiring operator intervention for splicing work. By allocating high-labor component types to this self-serve device, the system eliminates the splicing bottleneck that would otherwise limit overall production efficiency.
2Device complexity
If manual feeder devices are used for component types requiring frequent splicing, then device simplicity is maintained, but labor intensity increases and production efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic feeder device's automatic loading function provides self-service capability, eliminating the need for manual splicing operations. By allocating component types with high splicing labor magnitude to this device, the patent transfers the labor-intensive task to an automated system, resolving the contradiction between device simplicity and operational ease.
3Device complexity
If automatic feeder devices are not effectively utilized, then allocation simplicity is maintained, but splicing work cannot be reduced and production efficiency improvement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The control device performs preliminary action by calculating and determining the optimal allocation of component types to feeder devices before production begins. The allocation determination unit computes the splicing labor magnitude for each component type and pre-assigns them to appropriate feeder devices, enabling the automatic feeder to be effectively utilized from the start of production and maximizing productivity improvement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback by evaluating the workability of each feeder device and the splicing labor magnitude of each component type. The control device uses this feedback information to optimize the allocation strategy, ensuring that automatic feeder devices are assigned component types that will maximize their utility in reducing splicing work and improving production efficiency.
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AI summary
A method for optimizing component type allocation in which multiple component types of components are optimally allocated to an automatic feeder device which automatically loads the component storage tape and a manual feeder device which does not automatically load when the automatic feeder device and the manual feeder device are installed installation positions on a common pallet, the method including: a workability evaluating step of evaluating a magnitude of labor in a splicing work for replenishing and connecting a new component storage tape in the manual feeder device for each of component types; and an automatic side allocating step of preferentially allocating component type having large labor in the splicing work to the automatic feeder device. Accordingly, the splicing work can be reduced by effectively using the automatic feeder device, and it can contribute to the improvement of the production efficiency of the board.